I know everyone will think this is revisionist history. But back when Russell verballed to Cuse, and Cooper verballed to Texas, I was relieved. Same thing with us not even trying to go after Dia Bell. All three could turn out to be the superstars they are projected to be. But I've seen them all play and watched their highlights, and believe there's a higher probability they'll be busts. If they went to Miami, costing us several million, to then bust, that would be bad for our brand.
I'd much rather take a flyer on Parris and Evans, where the chances are decent that one of the develops into a top level talent, than put all my money on Russell. I'll bet the two of them together cost less than CR3 was expecting for himself.